S46.821S — Laceration of other muscles, fascia and tendons at shoulder and upper arm level, right arm, sequela
Is S46.821S billable?
Yes — S46.821S is billable for FY2027. S46.821S is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S46.821S may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S46.821S at a glance
| Code | S46.821S |
|---|---|
| Description | Laceration of other muscles, fascia and tendons at shoulder and upper arm level, right arm, sequela |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "S" | sequela |
What does the 7th character "S" mean in S46.821S?
In S46.821S, the 7th character S means sequela. The 7th character is required for S46.821S to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S46.821S group to?
S46.821S sits in MDC 09 and helps define the logic of 2 MS-DRGs (version 44, FY2027). Which one a stay actually groups to also depends on procedures and secondary diagnoses.
- 604Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast with MCCmedical
- 605Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast without MCCmedical
How is S46.821S listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S46.82, the nearest indexed parent of S46.821S. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Injury › muscle › shoulder › specified site NEC › laceration
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S46.821S to fully describe the condition. S46.821S is sequenced first.
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of S46.821S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S46.821S and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S40-S49
The conditions below are not part of S46.821S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S46.821S and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S46
The conditions below are not part of S46.821S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S46.821S and the excluded code may both be reported.
Code also — inherited from S46
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S46.821S is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated open wound (S41.-)
How long has S46.821S existed?
S46.821S has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.